VIVA Bahrain, one of the leading telecom operators in Bahrain, will start validating the identity of its customers through implementing the fingerprint registration in compliance with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s regulations.
The new individual subscribers visiting VIVA outlets will have to carry their Bahraini CPR/GCC ID or passport in order to go through the registrarion process. Additionally, business customers will be approached by VIVA business sales representative to verify their fingerprint in accordance with the new regulation.
VIVA CEO Engineer Ulaiyan AlWetaid said: “We welcome the new industry guidelines. We are extending our full support to the TRA to ensure effective communication and implementation of the new registration process that will support the need for consumer and business protection.”
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